Virtual Angkor
The Virtual Angkor project recreates the ancient city of Angkor around 1300 C.E., offering a 3D immersive educational experience and teaching modules on architecture, climate, and trade, receiving multiple awards.
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The Virtual Angkor project aims to recreate the ancient Cambodian city of Angkor during the Khmer Empire's peak around 1300 C.E. This initiative is a collaboration among archaeologists, historians, and virtual history specialists from Australia, Cambodia, and the United States, designed to provide an immersive educational experience for students. Through a 3D virtual environment, users can explore significant features of Angkor, including famous bas-reliefs, a bustling marketplace, and animated scenes depicting daily life. The project has received several accolades, including the American Historical Association’s Roy Rosenzweig Prize for Innovation in Digital History in 2019 and a Gold Medal from the QS-Wharton Reimagine Education Awards in 2021. The website offers various teaching modules that cover topics such as the architectural significance of Angkor Wat, the impact of climate on the Khmer Empire, and the region's trade and diplomatic networks. These resources aim to engage students in a historically accurate representation of Angkor, encouraging further exploration and understanding of its cultural and historical context.
- Virtual Angkor recreates the city of Angkor at its peak around 1300 C.E.
- The project is a collaboration among international experts in archaeology and history.
- It provides a 3D immersive experience for educational purposes.
- The initiative has received multiple prestigious awards for its innovation.
- Teaching modules cover architecture, climate impact, and trade in the Khmer Empire.
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